The average train between Strood and Folkestone takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Strood to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Strood and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strood is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Strood to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Strood station and arriving at Folkestone station via Ebbsfleet International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Strood to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Strood to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Strood to Folkestone train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Strood and Folkestone is 59.2 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Strood to Folkestone Central via Ebbsfleet International in around 1h 29m.